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Volunteer

We Can Ride is always looking for volunteers to donate their time and talent. Whether you are looking for an on-going commitment or a short-term opportunity, volunteering with We Can Ride will always be a memorable and rewarding experience. The time and effort donated by volunteers truly make a difference in the lives of our clients and horses. We appreciate all that our volunteers do for our organization, and know that we could not do it without them. Below we have answered some of the most common questions about volunteering with We Can Ride.

What kind of time commitment do you ask of volunteers?We ask volunteers to commit to 1-3 hours per week for an eight-week session. If you are unable to commit to volunteering every week, we encourage you to volunteer as a substitute. As a designated substitute, the volunteer coordinator will schedule you as needed according to your availability.

What are the requirements to volunteer?
You do not need any previous experience working with horses or people with disabilities to be a volunteer with We Can Ride. A training session will be provided prior to your first time volunteering and special training sessions are offered for other volunteer positions throughout the year.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

A class volunteer should be able to walk for at least one hour without fatiguing, be able to jog for very short distances, be able to walk with his/her arm (one at a time) above shoulder height and be able to support a modest amount of weight.

What kind of volunteer opportunities do you have?Sidewalkers • Sidewalkers work with the client by walking alongside the horse during class. They help the client understand the instructor’s directions, achieve balance, independence, and reach personal goals.

Leaders• Leaders are responsible for control of the horse during class. They warm up the horse before class, secure the horse during mounting and dismounting, and then lead the horse during class.

Feeders: Horse feeders have a year round responsibility. They are responsible for feeding horses, mucking stalls and other duties as assigned by the barn manager.

Office Assistance • We sometimes need help in the We Can Ride office. Volunteering here might include stuffing envelopes, labeling newsletters, filling up goodie bags for special events and other opportunities.

Special Events • During the course of the year, We Can Ride is involved in numerous special events where we are in need of extra help. We welcome your smile and extra hands on deck as we spread the word about We Can Ride throughout the state and the metro-community.

Mentors, Barn Help, Fund Raisers• We Can Ride is always looking for good volunteers with a variety of talents. Contact us to find out what opportunities are currently available.

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We Can Ride offers equine assisted activities including: therapeutic horseback riding, horsemanship classes and hippotherapy to individuals with disabilities or special needs. We Can Ride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Premier Accredited member of PATH, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. We serve more than 200 individuals a year with the help of 300 volunteers and 20 horses. Join us in helping make a difference!